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Cuba TIES 2016

For the 2nd Year Cuba TIES is Back!

October 24 — 28, 2016
2nd Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education
(Cuba TIES 2016)

TIES REGISTRATION ENDED

About Cuba TIES 2016

The 2nd Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education (Cuba TIES 2016) returns on October 24, 2016.

Educational Leaders, experts, professors and students from around the world are invited to return to Cienfuegos from October 24 to 28, 2016 to continue the discussion and debate around issues of partnership, integration and sustainability. Our conference will take on the campuses of La Universidad de Cienfuegos and at historic locations around the city.

This year, we have extended our themes into specific fields to increase academic diversity and further stimulate partnership building and sustainable collaborations. Our workshops will include dialogues in the following areas:

  1. University Administrators and Professional Staff: Challenges and rewards of international education in the 21st century
  2. Pedagogy and Teaching in the 21st-Century University
  3. Energy, the Environment, and Eco-systems: Sustainable programs for the future
  4. Socio-Cultural Studies: Interdisciplinarity as a model for collaborative research
  5. University Sports, Sports Management, Sports Education, Athletics and Fitness
  6. The Identification, Rescue, and Restoration of Patrimonial Sites: Connecting the Past to the Future
  7. Information Technology: Sustainable models for collaboration

To accommodate this expansion, we have extended the deadline for abstracts to June 15.

Also new to 2016, we have expanded our exhibit hall so you can learn about other Cuban educational institutions and community organizations. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your institution or organization and attract the attention of Cuban participants.

Lastly, as a bonus we are rounding out your Cuba experience by offering you an opportunity to visit other locations in Cuba with UCf professors that may be related to your area of interest after Cuba TIES 2016 (October 29 – 30).  Whether this is your first time to Cuba or you’re a veteran, there is always something new to see and learn – especially in these times.

Browse through this site to see and learn more – then quickly register as space is limited. We look forward to seeing in back in the “Pearl of the South” this October.

Un abrazo,
Your hosts

University Cienfuegos

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The Organizers would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of Cuba TIES 2016 and their dedication to sustainable partnerships in Cuba.

TIES 2016 Sponsor ETS TOEFL

TIES 2016 Sponsor NAFSA

TIES 2016 Sponsor Copa Airlines

TIES 2016 Sponsor Conferencia Cientifico Internacional

TIES 2016 Sponsor Dalhousie University

TIES 2016 Sponsor Jonkoping School of Communication

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT TIES 2015

  • Attending the 1st Annual Workshop for the Internationalization of Higher Education (TIES 2015) organized by Civitas Global Education Services and hosted by Universidad de Cienfuegos.

    The event was very productive in providing first hand insight about educational initiatives in Cuba as well as the interest of US institutions. It was quite interesting to hear about

    Collaboration Cuban institutions have had with Argentina, Ecuadorian and European Institutions. The event served as an excellent opportunity to become familiar with

    Cuban institutions for those interested in establishing collaboration as diplomatic ties between the US and Cub may allow for the re-establishment of education related collaboration.

    Louis F. Dessau, MBA, Regional Director Mexico & Latin America
    Global Carolina
    University of South Carolina

  • I attended TIES 2015 conference and not only did I meet great colleagues from across the USA, who have become friends, but Hamline walked away with great new partners in Cienfuegos that we are simply thrilled to be working along side. Our visit resulted in a January, 2017 course and March, 2017 choir tour. We are looking forward to deepening this relationship with faculty, staff and student exchange in the near future. Of course, none of this would have happened without the great work and advice of Civitas GES. TIES, 2015 was an incredible success!

    Kari Richtsmeier, PhD, Director, International and Off-Campus Programs, Hamline University

  • I found the TIES conference to be a wonderful venue for establishing relationships across institutions and individuals. The organizers were efficient, responsive, and well prepared to handle a large, diverse group of international educators.

    Dr. Alvin Wang, Dean, The Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida

  • Attending TIES 2015 was my first Cuban experience and it exceeded my expectations: a diverse mix participants (US and Cuban institutions as well as government representatives), a variety of presentations, and an urban experience outside of Havana. Overall, a hospitable and well-organized conference event. TIES 2015 spoke to International Educators and faculty and administrators from a range of academic disciplines (STEM, Humanities, Education, etc.) and provided the vehicle for educators from Cuba and America interested in the region to spend time together. It truly was a priceless experience.

    Michele L. Petrucci, Ph.D., Associate Vice President: International Education and Global Engagement, Executive Director: American Language Institute - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Register Today!

Be a Part of the Strategic Alliance! Click to the right to be a part of TIES 2016 and create sustainable collaborations in Cuba for your institution of higher education.
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Be Part of the Panel

Paper submissions and proposals for Cuba TIES 2016 are now open. Find out what you need to do to be part of the panel!
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Schedule of Events

Check out all we have in store for TIES 2016. Please note this itinerary is subject to change we’ll keep you posted on all the updates.
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